Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he can provide no guarantees over Kobbie Mainoo's future at the club.

Ruben Amorim does not want to sell Kobbie Mainoo – but admitted it will be hard for Manchester United to keep all their homegrown players. United are keen to tie down the talented central midfielder to a new deal but the grim reality of their financial situation has presented challenges.

Ruben Amorim has said that Manchester United “need to improve recruitment” and maintained he wants Kobbie Mainoo to stay at the club. Amorim, 39, said that United need to target players who can deal with the demands that come with playing at Old Trafford while adding that the club’s intentions are to maintain their best academy talents.

Ruben Amorim has played down the prospect of Manchester United strengthening their squad in the January window but insisted that he wants to keep his best players following speculation that Kobbie Mainoo could leave Old Trafford.

Ruben Amorim already knows the price that Manchester United will have to pay for one of the stars they so desire to strengthen their squad.

A prolific striker in Europe's top leagues has been served to United on a silver platter, according to reports.